The Imperial Africa Podcast
A podcast about the History of Africa during the colonial period of the 19th and the 20th century.Topics include the Ashanti Expedition of 1873-1874, The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 (also known as the Zulu War, and The Italo-Ethiopian War.The series is based on a mix of primary and secondary sources.
Podcasting since 2020 • 11 episodes
The Imperial Africa Podcast
Latest Episodes
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 3
In this episode we continue our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the Italian retreat after the battle of Amba Alagi, the siege of Mekelle and Baratieri´s advance into northern Ethiopia and the establishment of an I...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:30
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 4
In this episode we finish our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the Italian advance towards the Ethiopian positions around Adwa. The final decisive Battle of Adwa (also known as the Battle of Adowa), and the e...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:49
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 2
In this episode we continue our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the rebellion in Okule Kusai province, the siege of Halai, the battle at Coatit, and the battle of Amba Alagi.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:33
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 1
In this episode we begin our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. In this episode we explore Italy´s entry in the Scramble for Africa, the establishment of Italian Eritrea and the advent of open war between the Kingdom of Italy and the Et...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:09